Thunderwolf MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health

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    "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    Thunderwolf replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with mattsmom81. I've seen this very phenomenon happen. The bad thing about this is that nurses caught in this mess at one hospital AND STAY because of a shared belief that "it must happen...
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    "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    Thunderwolf replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor's behavior is often a reflection of the hospital ethic, especially if it is known and allowed to happen. It is an abuse of
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    BSN requirement for all RNs

    Thunderwolf replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    I do not believe a BSN should be required in the USA. In fact, I think it would be impossible to expect this, at least now. In 30 years, who knows?...but, maybe not even then. The BSN, MSN, PhD is...
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    Males in Nursing: Improvement or Hindrance?

    Thunderwolf replied to Firedawg03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a male RN. Come on
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    Drug Seeker Stories

    Thunderwolf replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    My last drug seeker story involved "one of our own"...an RN who was released because of taking opiates (liquid) from patient PCA pumps. They asked her for a urine, which she declined to give. When she...
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    Rude and crude RN

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN and I'm male. I have a colleague who is the same, but is very crude regarding his comments regarding women...making comments on their anatomy and what their private genitalia must look like...
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    Rude and crude RN

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    RNWannabe3, you captured the heart of my intent of the original post. I'm glad some folks were able to see that. I didn't intend in any way for this thread to be a nurse bashing thread of any type....
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    Injecting good humor in the work place...getting thru the grind.

    Thunderwolf posted a topic in General Nursing

    We all have faced very busy, hectic days or nights at work. What are some ways that you've tried to inject some humor, lighten the load, or made it more pleasant for you and for all involved at work?...
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    Volunteering Question

    Thunderwolf replied to BeesAngel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Volunteering, I'm sure, is utilized somewhat differently from one hospital to the next. Like anything else, it's utilization may have changed over the years due to the push for "customer...
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    Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    Thunderwolf replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing students...love them! I always try to keep in mind, what goes around comes around. You never know if that nursing student will some day be your colleague or your boss. Something to keep in...
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    Ever feel like the med/surg unit is the hospital dumping ground?

    Thunderwolf replied to deespoohbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In med-surg, you see it all. This is so true. And if you're a new grad, it is baptism by fire. Even a seasoned nurse has his/her days. Team work is so important. If you work as an individual, you...
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    No wonder they cannot pay nurses a decent salary

    Thunderwolf replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance companys are there for profit...their profit. It has little to do with "care" of
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    state is threatening to go after license over precharting

    Thunderwolf replied to oramar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Regardless of reasons or rationale, if you chart it...you did it. If you chart it, but didn't...you know it's wrong. Bad practice. In court, you will not have a leg to stand on. Court really...
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    Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    Thunderwolf replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa...we need to be civil here! It is not fair for anyone to disrespect another's training...LPN, RN, AD, Diploma, BSN, MSN, PhD...you get my drift? Regarding experiences, do not base a person's...
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    Patient safety

    Thunderwolf replied to SueBDoo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, these are the days where I wish folks in the community could shadow what a nurse REALLY goes through from time to time; sometimes, more times than often. I'm sure we all had similar experiences....
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    Is it all worth it?

    Thunderwolf replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    In the scheme of things, it is a small part of your life...a rough part, be it that. I remember being in your position, getting my BSN, being half way through, and thinking..."my God, another 2 years...
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    Futile Care. Dead is dead.

    Thunderwolf replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think "all the heroics" in full codes and prolonging the inevitable with our terminal just prolongs the grief for everyone. If it should happen to me, let me go...don't prolong my agony. Don't...
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    What do you HATE to do at work?

    Thunderwolf replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Dealing with spiteful, mean docs on the phone can burn my butt. Doesn't happen at the hospital I work at now. However, at a different hospital several years ago, I recall a not so pleasureable...
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    Any Native Americans out there?

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Gwenith, I would be interested in your links. I'm sure they share similar
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    Anyone an Ohio State University student or grad???

    Thunderwolf replied to chickAdee2's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ChickAdee2, how is it coming out at OSU at the College of Nursing, Newton Hall? My old Alma Mater. Got my undergrad there. Your day will come when it's YOUR DAY in "The Ripping of The Blues." Keep...
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    Any Native Americans out there?

    Thunderwolf replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    TMPaul, my German ancestors fought and lived among your Mohawk ancestors in New York during the Revolutionary War under Joseph Brant. A few of my German relatives were referred to as "the blue eyed...
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    Are all day shift nurse burnt out and crabby

    Thunderwolf replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are all day shifters crabby? Only the crabby
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    Is there a need for more male nurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Roy, don't feel bad. Many of my family or friends don't know what a Nurse is or means or entails...unless they are already a nurse or work in the setting....and I've been a nurse for 19 years! It...
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    What NOT to say

    Thunderwolf replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above. I go by the cues the family presents. Some want to talk, some do not. I ask if there is anything I can get or do for them at the moment, I listen, then I excuse myself but...
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    Is there a need for more male nurses?

    Thunderwolf replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, NurseforPreggers. Well